'Carolina Squats' remain legal in Florida despite safety concerns
There are some people in Tampa concerned with the safety of the "Carolina Squat," the legal but often controversial practice of lifting the front bumper of a vehicle four or more inches than the back bumper.
Toyota recalls nearly 400,000 cars over rearview camera issue
The recall covers 2022-2025 Toyota Tundras and Tundra hybrids and 2023-2025 Sequoia hybrids.
Polk County ambulance involved in deadly crash while responding to emergency
A Polk County ambulance was involved in a fatal crash Tuesday morning in Winter Haven while responding to an emergency call.
Trump enforcing new 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks
The president announced on social media that the new tariffs on the vehicles will begin on Nov. 1.
Parents say defective Tesla door handles trapped kids in back seat
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after reports that parents had to break windows to get their children out of the car.
Car industry experts warn prices climbing fast as discounts become 'increasingly hard to find'
While dealers and automakers may offer modest discounts on 2025 models as 2026 inventory arrives, industry experts caution the effect of tariffs could offset much of those savings.
Ford recalling almost 1.5M vehicles in US for rear view camera issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday in its safety recall report that Ford is aware of 18 accidents related to the camera issue.
Stellantis to recall more than 91,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles over possible loss of drive power
NHTSA warns the hybrid control processor defect may result in loss of drive power without warning.
Ford recalls 355,000 trucks over display failures that could cause crashes
Federal regulators warn that dashboard panel failures prevent drivers from seeing critical speed and warning information.
There's a new most-frequently stolen car in the US: See where the vehicles rank
Muscle cars and cars with higher horsepower are frequent targets for car thieves, data showed.
Amazon now selling used Hertz rental cars online
Hertz Car Sales is partnering with Amazon Autos to sell thousands of used cars online, with initial availability in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
Kia issues recalls over loose parts creating possible roadway hazards, over 300K vehicles impacted
More than 100,000 K5 sedans, 201,000 Telluride SUVs have been impacted in the recalls.
GM Corvettes shatter American speed records at legendary racetrack
GM engineers drove Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X models to record-breaking performances on a famous German track.
Ford recalls 312K trucks and SUVs over brake failure risk
Ford is recalling over 312,000 vehicles due to an issue with its power brake assist.
Auto insurance rates among Florida’s top insurers drop: State insurance commissioner
Drivers in Florida could see a change in their car insurance rates. The Florida Insurance Commissioner said rates among the state's top five insurers dropped an average of 6.5% this year.
$1,000 car payments are becoming more common: Here’s where
A LendingTree analysis found nearly 1 in 10 Americans now have at least one car loan payment of $1,000 or more—and in some states, it’s even more common.
One simple driving change could cut your risk of a summer crash
With vehicle miles peaking during the summer, crash risks also increase, particularly at intersections.
Nissan pauses US production of 3 models amid tariff uncertainty
Nissan has suspended U.S. production of three vehicle models destined for Canada as mutual tariffs between the U.S. and Canada disrupt cross-border auto trade.
Dept. of Transportation to eliminate rule requiring speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks
A new package was unveiled by Trump’s Department of Transportation to better support truck drivers, such as investing in additional parking, driver relief, and nixing speed limiters.
Auto loan delinquencies are on the rise; these states have the most
Analysts say an increase in late car payments is a concerning trend: despite stubborn inflation and high interest rates, unemployment rates are still low.